I've tried for a very long time to maintain a good relationship with CAP - after all, we are in the same industry. But right now it seems CAP has no further interest in having a good relationship with anyone who is not part of the "family" in the mafia sense of the word.
You see, I've been banned from CAP even though I have never made a post there that could justify such a banning. And I've also been removed from the CAP group on LinkedIn and I've also been removed multiple times from the CAP group on Facebook.
And CityGuard has been banned from CAP. And J.Todd (Integrity) has been banned from CAP. Even kwblue (aso known as affiliate guard dog) was recently banned from CAP for a period of time.
Heck, I'm beginning to feel like being banned from CAP is an honor sort of like being inducted into one of the sports-related halls of fame!
Let us know whether you've ever been banned from CAP, and if you have, please share your story with us. And if you've never been banned, but know a funny story about someone who was, please share. I'm sure there are a lot of really good ones out there.
Heck, I'm beginning to feel like being banned from CAP is an honor sort of like being inducted into one of the sports-related halls of fame!
Let us know whether you've ever been banned from CAP, and if you have, please share your story with us. And if you've never been banned, but know a funny story about someone who was, please share.
Michael - I have worked with you across a number of our business' and have always regarded you as a really good guy that I respected and got on well with but I honestly think this poll and your post is completely unprofessional particulary at a time when this industry should be coming together.
What are you trying to gain from this poll apart from to encourage negative posts about CAP and a sense of animosity - Even force people to take a sides.
Every story has two sides but I can't even be bothered to venture a reaction to the points made above because as I said it really will gain nothing.
Please understand this is a response from me personally and is in no way CAP's or iGaming Business' opinion - I am just really dissapointed
Hm, really interesting, I didn't know about Michael's and other members' banning.
I don't think that I'm a member of "CAP family", although I'm a member of CAP and my site was awarded CAP seal. CAP is a very large forum and there are a lot of members, some of them are very good guys and girls but there are a lot of unknown and untrustworthy members, what I don't like. CAP is not my home, I have nothing bad against CAP, but it's not my favorite forum.
And if you've never been banned, but know a funny story about someone who was, please share. I'm sure there are a lot of really good ones out there.
Michael
I've seen some pretty interesting ways to build buzz in a forum but this is a first for me. I am sure this will inspire some insanity on GPWA and trade show gossip circles alike.
Sad that you have to resort to this type of cheap heat to promote your products. We have been cordial and supportive of GPWA for years. Everyone knows that. We provided you with Free Booths at our shows while you did virtually nothing tangible in return. We did cross promos when it made sense. Until now we had helped you distribute your magazine at our shows where they were exposed to thousands of readers rather then the usual handful. You and your staff have been at all our shows and even though you are a vendor we didnt charge you a cent. You were even in Barcelona this year where you tampered with and ultimately stole the JV agreement we had with APCW.
You have always been anything but well intentioned and this post/poll clearly illuminates your real position all along. I hope it opens everyones eyes as to what you are.
It's sad to see an industry colleague behave in such a boorish fashion. You sir are an embarrasment to our business.
Despite your petty attempts to stir up trouble, GPWA members will always be welcome at our events for free.
They have been for years, but you as an individual are not. You simply don't deserve a seat at the table anymore due to your negative, destructive and hateful behavior.
If any GPWA staff want to escape this sinking ship and the lunatic on the bridge please contact our HR department. We will be happy to throw you a life preserver and pull you in to a brighter future.
I will not post here again. All of you are members of CAP and can reach me there anytime you wish.
Michael - I have worked with you across a number of our business' and have always regarded you as a really good guy that I respected and got on well with but I honestly think this poll and your post is completely unprofessional particulary at a time when this industry should be coming together.
i don't think the "banning frenzy" by cap on fb, linkedin and the forum is bringing the industry together. Especially with zero explanation.
i'm glad michael brought this to everyones attention in a fun way. other people could have exposed this in a more serious hurtful manner. i'm sure a lot of webmasters will find the bannings interesting/puzzling.
lets implement a Ban Court . give everyone a fair trial or at least a chance to talk it out in a public forum. perhaps a POLL once all the facts are out there
i enjoy being welcomed at the cap forum and cap events. hopefully i'm not banned.
It's time this banning frenzy at CAP is brought out.
I myself registered there a few years ago. I couldn't login
after completing the registration. So I was banned even
before becoming a member ... LOL !!
I've been banned for about a year and a half now. At least I am in good company.
That's fine and no biggie. I can live with that. I wouldn't feel welcome at a CAP conference and I don't go. That's ok too.
It does trouble me that AGD had his livlihood pulled out from under him yesterday. We have all grown to admire Andy's hard work and unique idea to serve affliates and alert us of t/c changes. A program cannot be appoved by AGD for any amount of money if their terms do not adhere to the basic standards. He has built this with hard work and integrity. I can't say how much we needed this as affiliates. For it to be copied at CAP, well, I don't know what to say. It's hard for the little guy to compete with that. Who's next?
That's my small humble opinion. I least I know I won't be banned for it.
Thank you Michael and CC/GPWA for having the courage to speak up! I don't find it bashing or anything like that. Just the facts.
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Mojo
The fracturing of trust is based on the fact that the consumer has been let down.
What do you think of the CAP banning frenzy?
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